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Princess Diana

The latest news on Diana, Princess of Wales, first wife of Charles III and mother to Princes William and Harry, including celebrity news and royal updates.

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1 Jul 1961

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Monarchy

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Princess of Wales

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21 November, 2024

Charles Spencer’s soon-to-be-ex-wife Karen Spencer is accusing him and his mistress Dr Cat Jarman of “bullying” her – but what do we know about the countess’ life before marrying into aristocracy? Photos: @karenspencer/Instagram; LinkedIn

Fame and celebrity

Meet Karen Spencer, soon-to-be-ex-wife of Princess Di’s brother Charles Spencer

The 9th Earl Spencer faces accusations of ending his 13-year marriage by text and bullying his wife with the help of his mistress, Dr Cat Jarman – but what do we know about the countess’ life?

6 Jan 2025 - 5:00AM

Mohamed Al-Fayed

Who is Mohamed al-Fayed’s brother Salah, who’s also been accused of assault?

21 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Recap | From Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to Kate Middleton and Princess Diana, what are the royals’ style secrets?

6 Nov 2024 - 4:22PM

Royalty

Meet Charles Spencer’s partner, Catrine Jarman – who’s suing his estranged wife

Earl Spencer’s new partner, Professor Catrine Jarman, is suing his estranged wife Karen Spencer – here’s what we know so far.

8 Nov 2024 - 12:48PM

Catrine Jarman is dating Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer – and suing his estranged wife. Photos: @catjarman/Instagram

Sexual harassment and assault

UK prosecutors twice received al-Fayed sex abuse evidence, did not bring charges

Crown Prosecution Service said after reviewing evidence presented by police in 2009 and 2015 there was no ‘realistic prospect of conviction’.

23 Sep 2024 - 3:54PM

Royalty

Meet Laura Lopes, Queen Camilla’s low-profile, art curator daughter

Laura Lopes, one of Queen Camilla’s two children from her first marriage to Andrew Parker Bowles, had a privileged childhood, growing up in a country manor

19 Aug 2024 - 4:00AM

Royalty

Meet Charles Spencer’s soon-to-be-ex-wife, Karen Spencer

Earl Spencer has announced he is divorcing wife Karen, and is reportedly hiring the same lawyer used by Madonna, Paul McCartney and Prince Andrew – here’s what we know about his soon-to-be ex

3 Jan 2025 - 4:25PM

Charles Spencer, ninth Earl Spencer and brother of Princess Diana, is divorcing his wife Karen Spencer. Photo: Getty Images

Royalty

Meet Princess Diana’s sister, Lady Jane Fellowes – who married a distant relative

Princess Diana’s siblings Lady Jane Fellowes and Charles Spencer came out to support Prince Harry during his recent trip to London – so what do we know about Fellowes and her relationship to the royals?

12 May 2024 - 5:00AM

Fashion

See some of Princess Diana’s famous outfits at Hong Kong show

Some of Princess Diana’s famous outfits and accessories will be shown at an exhibition at Hong Kong’s K11 Musea, before their auction, as a way of celebrating the ‘beautiful, chic lady’.

16 Apr 2024 - 8:03AM

Fashion

Tenniscore fashion aces it: why brands are flocking to preppy courtside staples

Zendaya’s latest film Challengers is set to fire up tennis lovers and TikTokers for the summer season, with Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu and Ralph Lauren already involved in styling the scene

4 Apr 2024 - 10:00AM

Guests in Ralph Lauren at the Australian Open, January 2024. The “tennis core” trend continues to endure as a sign of wealth and taste through the ages. Photo: Handout

Fame and celebrity

8 of the worst celebrity statues ever, and the hilarious reactions to them

When an artist or group of people dedicate a statue to you it’s supposed to be flattering, but let’s be honest, that’s not always the case – as these stars all found out the hard way

14 Feb 2024 - 6:00PMvideocam

Shakira, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kate Moss have all had less than flattering sculptures made in their likeness. Photos: @alexandersocher, @visubal/Instagram; AFP

Fashion

How did Sporty & Rich go from IG mood board to Gen Z-loved athleisure label?

The lifestyle brand also offers activewear such as oversized sweatshirts, leggings, track pants and printed T-shirts, and has collaborated with big names like tennis brand Prince and Le Bristol Paris

29 Jan 2024 - 7:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Who is The Crown’s Khalid Abdalla, the Egyptian-British actor and activist?

Khalid Abdalla continues to make political statements at high-profile events, with his most recent head-turning appearance being at the red carpet at the 75th Emmys in Los Angeles

19 Jan 2024 - 6:00AM

Fashion

Was après ski fashion the original stealth wealth style?

Nothing screams quiet luxury wealth like a well-attired winter holiday in a mountaintop ski chalet – as A-listers from Princess Diana to Gwyneth Paltrow have known all along

10 Jan 2024 - 8:00PM

Retro styles are all the rage on and off the slopes this winter as the après ski scene channels icons and looks of the past, such as these from Snowmass, Colorado, in March 1968. Photo: Getty Images

Special Report - Jewellery

All choked up: how neck jewellery evolved, from ancient Egypt to Kendall Jenner

Spring/summer 2024 sees chokers everywhere – from Christian Dior to Vivienne Westwood – on models including Kendall Jenner, with neck jewellery also increasingly being worn by men

26 Dec 2023 - 4:00PM

From Princess Diana to Kendall Jenner, chokers and neck jewellery have endured to this day, with a history dating back to the ancient Egyptians and Vikings, through Anne Boleyn to Princess Diana and the fashion runways and high streets of the 21st century. Photos: Getty

Fame and celebrity

9 fairy-tale celebrity weddings in 2023, from Sofia Richie to Chris Evans

Among those who sealed the deal are Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh with long-time fiancé ex-Ferrari CEO Jean Todt, and Taylor Swift producer Jack Antonoff with actress Margaret Qualley

4 Dec 2023 - 4:00AM

Fashion

Saudi designers show kingdom’s new face at the first Riyadh Fashion Week

Used to working overseas and dressing celebrities such as Princess Diana, Zendaya and Beyoncé, Saudi designers came home for the first Riyadh Fashion Week.

3 Dec 2023 - 1:15PM

Fame and celebrity

What is The Crown’s Al-Fayed family like in real life? From Dodi to Mohamed

Princess Diana dated Dodi Fayed after befriending his dad, former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed – but did Queen Elizabeth really snub him?

23 Nov 2023 - 4:00AM

Dodi Fayed with his father Mohamed Al-Fayed. The Al-Fayed family is introduced in The Crown season five, and continue to appear in season six. Photo: Rex Features

Fame and celebrity

Did Dodi Fayed really propose to Princess Diana IRL – not just in The Crown?

Season six, episode three of the hit Netflix series shows Fayed getting down on one knee to present a ring to Princess Diana – but did it ever happen in real life? Here’s the evidence …

22 Nov 2023 - 5:00AM

Royalty

6 most exciting costumes and props from The Crown’s memorabilia auction

After the finale of Netflix’s hit series about the British royal family comes Bonhams’ memorabilia auction, from a replica of Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ to Queen Elizabeth’s corgis in porcelain

21 Nov 2023 - 7:00PM

Fame and celebrity

The Crown’s cast through season 6, from Queen Elizabeth to Princess Diana

As the hit Netflix TV show ends, look back at the actors portraying Queen Elizabeth, King Charles, Princess Diana, Queen Camilla and the rest

19 Nov 2023 - 4:00AM

Queen Elizabeth has been played by Claire Foy, Olivia Colman and Imelda Staunton in Netflix’s The Crown. Photos: Netflix, Handout

Royalty

Queen Camilla’s royal style evolution, from revenge dresses to fashion weeks

The Queen Consort’s fashion sense has evolved alongside her public persona, with Camilla wowing in dresses by Vivienne Westwood, Anna Valentine and Bruce Oldfield

18 Nov 2023 - 5:00AM

Queen Camilla’s fashion sense has undergone a fascinating evolution, from making waves with a “revenge dress” that aped Princess Diana’s, to rocking Vivienne Westwood, Anna Valentine and Bruce Oldfield. Photo: Getty Images

TV shows and streaming video

‘A profound sense of tragedy’: Princess Diana actress on The Crown season 6

The ‘cultural trauma’ of the death of Princess Diana is explored in season 6 of Netflix series The Crown. Elizabeth Debicki, who portrays her, felt a duty to be as authentic as possible in the role.

17 Nov 2023 - 4:38AM

Celebrity style

How Princess Diana went from frumpy dresser to 90s fashion icon

The late Princess of Wales truly found her style in the 90s, trading tartan suits for beautiful blazers, straight-leg jeans and loafers that still strike a chord today.

17 Nov 2023 - 4:59AM

Fame and celebrity

4 biggest revelations from Barbra Streisand’s new memoir, My Name is Barbra

Spanning nearly 1,000 pages, the legendary actress and singer’s book just hit the shelves on November 7, packed with details about her childhood, Broadway breakout and Hollywood romances

10 Nov 2023 - 8:00PM

Barbra Streisand, now 81, just released a tell-all memoir about her impressive life and career, titled My Name is Barbra. Photo: @barbrastreisand/Instagram

Luxury travel

10 fairy tale castles and palaces you can stay at IRL to feel like a royal

Want to live out your fairy tale dreams and feel like royalty for a night or two? Here are 10 magical and magnificent palatial properties you can book today

28 Oct 2023 - 6:00PM

Six Senses Fort Barwara in India. Photo: Six Senses

Cinema

Inside luxury fashion’s love affair with cinema, beyond the red carpet

From Pedro Almodóvar’s film with Saint Laurent to Chanel’s partnership with Hong Kong’s M+ museum’s moving image programmes, the worlds of cinema and fashion have never been more closely intertwined

18 Oct 2023 - 2:15PM

Royalty

10 most expensive Princess Diana items sold at auction since her death

From a Garrard cross bought by Kim Kardashian for almost US$200,000 to a Warm & Wonderful jumper she wore to one of then-Prince Charles’ polo games – which Diana item fetched the most at auction?

3 Oct 2023 - 4:00AM

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